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506 € Cheap Flights from Istanbul (ISTA) to Kansai International (Osaka) (KIX)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Kansai International (Osaka)? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Osaka.506 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Sat, 13 Jun.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 506 €, select.
Osaka.506 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 506 €, select.
Osaka.508 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Mar, returning Thu, 19 Mar.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 508 €, select.
Osaka.509 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Jan, returning Sat, 17 Jan.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 11 Jan, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sat, 17 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 509 €, select.
Osaka.509 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Thu, 21 May.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 509 €, select.
Osaka.510 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Apr, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 510 €, select.
Osaka.524 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Dec, returning Sun, 11 Jan.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sun, 11 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 524 €, select.
Osaka.541 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Dec, returning Tue, 16 Dec.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 541 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Kansai International (Osaka)

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Kansai International (Osaka) flights are currently cheapest in June.
Nov
from 545 €
Dec
from 541 €
Jan
from 509 €
Feb
from 631 €
Mar
from 508 €
Apr
from 549 €
May
from 509 €
Jun
from 506 €
Jul
from 708 €
Aug
from 785 €
Sep
from 709 €
Oct
from 708 €

Direct flights from Istanbul to Kansai International (Osaka)

Istanbul to Kansai International (Osaka): Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Osaka below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kansai International (Osaka).

Istanbul to Osaka: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found506 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time10 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week30

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Kansai International (Osaka): Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Kansai International (Osaka) is 506 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Kansai International (Osaka).
Turkish Airlines and ANA (All Nippon Airways) fly direct from Istanbul to Kansai International (Osaka).
As of November 2025, there are 17 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Kansai International (Osaka).
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Kansai International (Osaka) is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport on Friday, 29 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kansai International (Osaka) but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Osaka is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Istanbul to Kansai International Airport (KIX): What you need to know

  • There are two main airports you can take off from in Istanbul. Explore your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when searching for a flight from Istanbul to Kansai International Airport (KIX).

  • Around 10 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Istanbul to Kansai International Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is six hours ahead of Istanbul. Kansai International Airport is located in Osaka.

  • The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Kansai International Airport (KIX). Take your pick of 7 direct services every week. Turkish Airlines operates a 2:10am departure between IST and KIX.

  • Leave enough time to get on your flight from Istanbul to KIX. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Kansai International Airport (KIX) take off from this terminal.

  • When jetting out of IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Kansai International Airport with Turkish Airlines.

  • Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from IST to KIX.

  • We make it easy to book cheap flights from Istanbul to KIX that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between IST and KIX include:

    • Haneda Airport (HND)

    • Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Daxing International Airport (PKX)

  • IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Istanbul to Kansai International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Kansai International Airport. Check out these connections between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and KIX:

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to KIX flight:

  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.

About Kansai International Airport (KIX)

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Kansai International Airport (KIX)

  • 285 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Kansai International Airport. A return flight starts at 506 €. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • To score cheap flights from Istanbul to KIX, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Istanbul to Kansai International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Istanbul to KIX is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.

  • Bag the best deal on a flight from Istanbul to Kansai International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Kansai International Airport (KIX)

  • Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Osaka. June is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Kansai International Airport (KIX), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.

  • When booking your Istanbul to KIX plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Kansai International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Osaka

Explore more of Japan

  • Nagoya is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored after you've seen Osaka. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine.

  • Hiroshima is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Osaka. No trip is complete without visiting Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park.

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